AMG! Im so sorry that I haven't updated recently. I've been around a lot, even on a mountain. It was beautiful （≧∇≦）
Rose POV
I whirled around, as did all the other tributes. We all looked for one thing-the voice that had called out to me.
"Here." I looked toward the source of the voice. Finally, I found her in the tree. Rue, from 11.
"what are you waiting for, jump already!"
"Um...well I don't exactly have the skill to jump onto a branch..." I mumbled. She 'o'ed , so I guess she heard me. Ether way, it seems I didn't have much of a choice. I bit my lip, took a few breaths, and got ready. She seemed to understand, and moved to a different branch. The Careers though, also understood. Clove began to throw a few knives at me.
No choice. I had to jump now. I bent down, and pushed off. I heard the branch crack a bit, and shouts from below. That wasn't what sounded the most clear though.
The voices in my head. Some shouted negative things, such as 'You're going to die!' Others were more positive. Still...I WAS IN MIDAIR, AND MY LANDING WAS GOING TO BE ON A BRANCH, THAT COULD BREAK!
My landing area was approaching. Could I get it?
I reached my hands out. Almost, just a bit more.
Just then, gravity started to work. My hands brushed against the branch, and then I started to fall.
Rue reached out, and grabbed my hand. I dangled in midair, and breathed out.
My relief was too early. Rue was too small to hold me, and she started to slip. We both crashed toward the ground.
At the same time, the Careers started to move. As we hit the ground, they surrounded us.
Cato, Clove, and a boy from 1. Three against two, though I don't know about Rue's battle capability. I stood up quickly, as did Rue. She looked terrified. Can't blame her.
I took out the knives, and got ready. Rue got her slingshot out. We tensed, and got ready.
Out of the pot and into the fire, huh? Great...
God, please, help us. I prayed silently.
We stared at each other, waiting for someone to make a move. Finally, Cato lost his patience. No surprise there.
I ran up to him. Now, I had a dagger in each hand. He had a sword in hand. If only I had a sword as well...
He swung the sword at my neck. I blocked with the dagger in my right hand, then stabbed with my left. He dodged it, and moved back a few steps, and then charged again. This time, he swung downward. I had to use both hands to block, he had so much arm strength.
His leg swung over, and used his foot to try to hook my foot out. I lifted my foot as his approached, and then stomped down, hard. I was able to get his foot.
I smiled in satisfaction as he backed off, and leaned on his right foot, cursing.
Then, he smirked. I frowned, then whipped around as a piercing scream echoed in the forest.
Rue!
yep, going off canon..
review please!